Mapp Vote Falls Below Prediction in Virginia Primary
Virginia governor nominee Pollard leads in early returns across 1324 precincts with 94 644 to 27 169 and Page 4 221. Second district shows Pollard dominance and seventh district totals favor Pollard as party officials call the result an endorsement of current programming.
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Associated Press
Richmond
John Garland Pollard
G. Walter Mapp
Virginia
Rosewell Page
Pollard
Mapp
Page
Great Pollard
Norfolk
Princess Anne
Portsmouth
Norfolk County
Isle of Wight
Southampton
South Norfolk
Nansemond
Suffolk
Albemarle
Charlotetsville
Frederick
Gteeng
Harrisonburg
Marison
Rappahannock
Rockingham
Shenandoah
Warren
Winchester
Williamsburg
Gov. Byrd
Walter Mapp
Dr. Pollard
Mountain Valley
Harry Byrd
Pollard sweeps county by near unanimous vote in gubernatorial primary
John Garland Pollard dominates Frederick County Democratic primary with 829 of 862 votes. G. Walter Mapp netted 23, Rosevell Page 10, with most precincts backing Pollard and the rest sparsely voting for opponents. Notable precincts showing support included Albins Armel Middle town Brucetown and Dolans.
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Greenwood
Frederick County
John Garland Pollard
Pollard
G. Walter Mapp
Rosevell Page
Mr. Mapp
Mr. Page
Neffstown
Mapp
Page
Clashes in Supery district spark deadly Romanian strike
Reports say official deaths stand at 32 with 80 seriously wounded as troops and miners clash in Supery district. Fresh military reinforcements seized control while authorities anticipate higher fatalities. In Guatemala a village enforces prohibition for 200 years with the lash, forcing sobriety to even pronounce Santa Catarina Ixtahucan.
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Associated Press
Bucharest
Supery
Santa Catarina Ixtahucan
Guatemala
West Virginia youth accused of killing 16 year old bride
Keslie Graley of West Virginia is charged with the slaying of his 16 year old bride. He claims he fired at a supposed robber after hearing a noise at their home.
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Associated
Keslie Graley
West Virginia
Dr Pollard Well Equipped for The Executive Office
Virginia governor candidate John Garland Pollard, born August 4 1871 in King and Queen County, rises from a family of Baptist ministers to a long public career including Attorney General, War Department work, Federal Trade Commission member, and educator at William and Mary. He and wife Grace Phillips Pollard have three children.
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John Garland Pollard
Virginia
King and Queen County
Pollard
Richmond
France
Williamisburg
John Pollard
Leigh Street Baptist Church
Richmond College
Edward Pollard
Crozer Seminary
Chester
Columbian
George Washington, University
Washington, D. C
Education Board
Virginia State Board of Education
Children’s Home Society of Virginia
General Society of Alumni of
War Department
Wilson
Federal Trade Commission
William and Mary College
Marshal Wythe School of
Phi Beta Kappa
Beta Theta Pi
Winchester Primary Returns Show Pollard Victory and City Races
In Winchester the Democratic governor candidate John Garland Pollard won the primary with 1 151 votes to G Walter Mapps 291. City treasurer W A Sandie Baker led with 893 votes defeating Wm T Barr 441 and Chas Harper 224. Clerk Beverley led with 700. city sergeant C Lee Barr won 1 067 to Frank Grim 386.
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Winchester
John Garland Pollard
G. Walter Mapp
Pollard
Mapp
Roswell Page
W. A
Sandie) Baker
Wm. T. Barr
Baker
Barr
Chas. H. Harper
Mr. Grim
Page
Harper
Beverley
Breckenridge
Lewis
Fansler
Grim
Breckenidge
Lee Barr
Card of Thanks from Winchester City Sergeant candidate
Card of thanks to voters of Winchester from Lee Barr expressing gratitude for primary support and promising best efforts in office if elected in November.
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Winchester
Lee Barr
Cake Sale At Dorcas Clase Sunday School Room
Dorcas Clase hosts a cake sale Friday August 9 from 7 to 10 p m in the Sunday school room with additional home made ice cream. Local residents are invited to support the fundraiser. Proceeds benefit the church community program.
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Dorcas Clase
Prayer Meeting Tonight at First Christian Church
The First Christian Church schedules an 8 PM prayer service tonight after a member returns from his annual vacation. Torchlight parade carded following the prayer gathering.
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First Christian Church
Tea Toper Tavern at Stephens City Theatre
Local comedy presented by Burnt Factory Church benefit features an all local cast. The production promises light humor and clean entertainment at 8 o clock Friday night at Stephens City Theatre.
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Stephens City Theatre
Burnt Factory Church
Present for Payment 22nd Mtg 8 Percent George Washington Hotel Bonds
Notice to holders of the George Washington Hotel Corporation Second Mortgage 8% Gold Bonds dated May 1 1924 due March 1 1929 that all bonds have been paid cancelled and destroyed except specific listed numbers and denominations. Outstanding bonds will be paid with accrued interest up to March 1 1929 upon presentation at Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester or Farmers and Merchants National Bank in Winchester Va.
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George Washington Hotel Corporation
Isue
Shenandoah Valley National Bank of
Winchester
Farmers and Merchants
Lawn Social at Church of Christ on August 8
A lawn social hosted by Class No. 4 at the Church of Christ will take place Thursday evening at 324 W. Boscawen Street. Proceeds funding church activities and upcoming events.
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Church of Christ
W. Boscawen Street
Yard Party Benefit at Pikeside Inn on Berryville Pike
Aug 8 event by Helping Hand Circle of King's Daughters at Pikeside Inn Berryville Pike. Rain plan noted for the next night with times and weather contingency.
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Pikeside Inn
Berryville Pike
King’s Daughters
Hodgson Dies Suddenly During Evening Conversation
Charles R. Hodgson, noted Frederick county farmer breeder and stockman, died of heart failure at his James Cather farm home near Winchester after a day at the Charles Town Horse Show. He was 58. Funeral Friday at 11 a.m. at his home, burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Survived by wife Louie Rogere, a brother Frank L. Hodgson, a sister in law, two nieces, and a nephew. Rev. Dr. F. T. McFaden to officiate.
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Charles R. Hodgson
James Cather
Winchester
Mr. Hodgson
Charles Town
W. Va
Geraldine
A. C. Swimley
Hodgson
Frederick County
Mr. Hodgeon
Robert
Maggie
Hillis) Hodgson
Berkeley County
Louie Rogere
Frank L. Hodgson
Martinsburg
Joseph Ellis Hodgson
Keyser
Margaret Hodgson
New York
Catherine Hodgson
Grace Lutheran Church of
F. T. McFaden
Presbyterian Church
Mount Hebron
For Sale 1930 Pontiac Coupe with Extras
Classified note shows a 1930 Pontiac Coupe offered by H. W. Ebert. Includes sport wire wheels rumble seat spring covers seat covers and is described as very complete and brand new. Listed as for sale with contact details in ad.
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H. W. Ebert
Democratic Clerk of Court nominee thanks Winchester voters
The speaker thanks friends for a large plurality in yesterday's primary while noting opposition from three capable men. The campaign was conducted in friendly competition to select the Democratic nominee for Clerk of Court, a position the speaker already holds, and asks Winchester citizens for support in November.
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Winchester
Benefit for Boy Scouts at Market Street M F E Church
A benefit event for Boy Scouts of America Troop No 7 will be held Saturday August 10 at Market Street M FE Church. Proceeds support scouting activities and troop programs.
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Market Street
M. FE
Benefit of
Boy Scouts of America
Pershing Hall Dedicated in Paris by Commander McNutt
In Paris the American Legion memorial building was dedicated as Pershing Hall by National Commander Paul V. McNutt with the Legion colors formally entering the hall. Herrick Hall honors the late U S ambassador to France. General Pershing and Paul Painleve spoke, the $450,000 building now half paid for, with a Chateau Thierry arch cornerstone.
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Associated Press
Paris
American Legion Memorial
Pershing
Chateau Thierry
Must Make Search On Specific Warrant
Prohibition agents were instructed to enter dwelling houses only with a bona fide search warrant when investigating the sale of non-intoxicating cider and fruit juices. They were warned not to interfere with lawful home production and use unless there is satisfactory evidence of unlawful sale.
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Washington
Prohibition
Doran
Great Reduction In Liquor Clearances In Detroit Area
Reduction of 112,641 cases in liquor and beer clearances to the United States from Canada in July 1929, compared with July last year, was reported by Walter S. Petty acting customs collector in Detroit to prohibition headquarters.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Canada
Detroit
Prohibition
Walter S. Petty
Fanlser thanks voters in Clerk race appeal to unity
Arthur W. Fansler expresses sincere thanks to supporters in his bid for Clerk of the Corporation Court. He extends goodwill to opponents, denies factional aims, and urges unity behind the majority choice.
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Corporation Court
Democratic Party
Garden Party at Catholic Rectory Grounds
Two day event on Wednesday and Thursday August 7 and 8 offers ham and chicken sandwiches hot coffee home made cake ice cream and a kiddies fishing pond Beano game with prizes invites guests to meet friends and enjoy refreshments.
Public greet visit includes spraying demo by Dr Hough
Public invited to extend greetings will visit Green Orchard early in the morning attend the spraying demonstration by Dr W S Hough of Winchester Research Laboratory and leave for additional receptions in central and upper valley
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Green Orchard
W. S. Hough
Winchester Research Laboratory
Central
Upper Valley
Invited Fruit Growers Meet at George Washington Hotel
Frederick county fruit growers and citizens are invited to a public meeting at 8 o clock this evening at the George Washington Hotel. New York fruit growers will extend greetings and spend the night there.
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Frederick
George Waston Hotel
New, York
Winchester Hosts Apple Growers Tour Party
Winchester prepares to entertain 364 orchardists and 364 attendees in 117 cars arriving from Berkeley West Virginia between 5 and 6 pm. They will base at the George Washington Hotel with North Loudoun street parking arranged by Chief M A Doran and Chamber of Commerce secretary Andrew Bell. A committee of fruit growers and Boy Scouts will help visitors locate rooms.
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Harrisonburg
Virginia Elks
Harrisonburg Lodge
Virginia State Hilks’ Association
M .R. Welch
Elks Home
South Main Street
J. Garnett King
Frederiksburg
R. L. Williamson
Shenandoah Mountains
Rawley Springs
Sonburg
Alexandria Elks
Massan
Evenes
Empire State
George Washington Hotel
Winchester
New York State
State College
Berkeley
W. Va
North
Loudoun Street
M. A. Doran
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commrece
Entruit Growers
Boy Scouts Wl
Welcoming Meeting Tonight for Visiting Fruit Growers
A public meeting is set at the George Washington Hotel this evening to welcome visiting fruit growers. Local committee urges fruit growers, business and professional men and others to attend and hear speeches by Thomas B. Byrd, Rev. Robinson, Phil H. Gold, W. S. Hough, and Col. Bryan.
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George Washington
Thomas B. Byrd
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Rev. Robinson
Chamber of Commerce
Phil H. Gold
Frederick County Fruit Growers’ Association
W. S. Hough
Winchester Research Laboratory
Col. Bryan
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Bollard Armel
Mapp Page
Bakers
Middletown
Brucetown
Russells
Dry Run
Carpers Valley
White Hall
Dolans
Greenwood Gore
Lamps Ashtons
Gainesboro
Canterbury
Kernstown
Old Forge
Yeakleys
Stephens City
Albin
Bae Lg
Beverley Barr
Chas. R. Hodgson
J Gray Beverley
State Association
Pershing Hall
Comdr. McNutt
Arthur W. Fansler
Heads Growers
M. C. Burritt
Hilton
N. Y
New York State Fruit Growers’ Tour
New York State College of Agriculture
New York State Horticultural Society
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